A message to B Scott.
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Scotty Scotty Scotty …
Look, I know we were always up against it tonight. None of our KPDs on the list at the start of the year were available. Outside of Merrett and Hobbs, the only other midfielders available both started the year pencilled in to play down back (Shiel and McGrath). You’ve had to play the ruck coach for two thirds of the season and he’s about as mobile as a cement block. Half your small forwards have yips and a big chunk of the side haven’t played 15 games. Only one of your first choice KPFs was available.
I get that we lost. I get that we lost big. That is absolutely understandable and there is little you could do about it.
But what you could do is a little more on development.
Why wasn’t Gerreyn selected? You know, someone actually tall enough to play on one of their tall forwards? Who has been playing KPD in the VFL and excelled last week.
Why wasn’t Davey given a go? At least give him a shot versus Menzie whose papers are surely stamped. You could even play him off HB by giving SEH forward time for Menzie and Clarke more time on the wing.
Weitering is a fantastic intercept mark. Why not play Vigo as a second forward option to support Goldy and allow Wright to stay forward all game? You know, someone actually tall so Weitering wasn’t in marking contests against Guelfi and Menzie. It would give Vigo a bit more experience, and McMahon a better match up. So, why not?
And what was the logic with giving Gresham and Perkins CBAs? Why not Unwin who got into the senior side after good VFL performances in the midfield? Or Johnson who spent time there last year? You know, kids who might learn something.
Once again, I’m in awe at your ability to develop kids Brad.
Thanks,
Ants